Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851)
Joseph Mallord William Turner is an English artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,075. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Joseph Mallord William Turner is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,644; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Joseph Mallord William Turner on OpeningBid →What is a Joseph Mallord William Turner work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner work is $1,075.
The median Joseph Mallord William Turner work on paper sells for $4,277 across 43 lots.
The median Joseph Mallord William Turner painting sells for $1,925 across 26 lots.
The median Joseph Mallord William Turner print sells for $53 across 19 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Joseph Mallord William Turner work on papers typically sell for $306–$48,286 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $53†‡ | $5,038 | 67.9% | 2026-09-08 |
| Paintings | 31 | $1,925†‡ | $15,504 | 83.9% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $4,277†‡ | $1.6M | 89.6% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $433,357 | $1.6M | — | 2016-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Joseph Mallord William Turner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $53 with 67.9% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $1,925, record $15,504. A typical Joseph Mallord William Turner painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $433,357.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $87–$1,432†‡ | $399†‡ | $5,038 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $30–$35‡ | $30‡ | $51‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $474–$693†‡ | $663†‡ | $3,485‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,812–$4,985†‡ | $2,774†‡ | $8,443‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $306–$48,286†‡ | $7,010†‡ | $1.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $15,504 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $8,443‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,038 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,891‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joseph Mallord William Turner worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner work is $1,075. The median Joseph Mallord William Turner work on paper sells for $4,277 across 43 lots. The median Joseph Mallord William Turner painting sells for $1,925 across 26 lots. The median Joseph Mallord William Turner print sells for $53 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Joseph Mallord William Turner work on papers typically sell for $306–$48,286 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner work on paper is $4,277. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Joseph Mallord William Turner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Mallord William Turner work on paper is $1,646,921.
What is the average price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner painting is $1,925. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Joseph Mallord William Turner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Mallord William Turner painting is $15,504.
What is the average price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Mallord William Turner print is $53. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Joseph Mallord William Turner's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Mallord William Turner print is $5,038.
What is the average price of a small Joseph Mallord William Turner work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joseph Mallord William Turner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Joseph Mallord William Turner painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joseph Mallord William Turner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Joseph Mallord William Turner's auction record?
Joseph Mallord William Turner's auction record is $1,646,921, set in 2014.
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